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  1.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: Are these the right forms for AOS?
  2.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Five Quick Things:  The Glitch McConnell Solo Act
  3. hplusj
    That was such a weird exit. I was watching the Kash Patel vote and when McConnell went aye I was like, what's the catch Mitch? Immediately followed with his retirement speech. Senator Turtlehead perhaps thinks the Patel vote will save his tarnished legacy. Cute.
  4.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: J.D. Vance's Munich Wake-Up Call:  Democracy, Censorship, and the Will of the People
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  7. hplusj
    A completed timeline is the best way to thank us, and assist others on their visa journeys. Please contribute by sharing your timeline! https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=484229
  8.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Five Quick Things:  The Glitch McConnell Solo Act
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  10. hplusj
    For us the shipping time was just about a week. However that may be longer or shorter for you out there in Hawaii. Depends on where the card is produced. Congratulations!
  11.    Lemonslice reacted to a post in a topic: Valentine's Day 2025: Post Experiences Here
  12.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: What original documents are needed for K1 embassy appointment?
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  15. hplusj
    Agreed, you will be fine with copies. Have your fiance review his packet letter from the embassy with the instructions but ultimately if they demand originals over copies, there will be time to fix that. In regards to the amended declaration of intent for the interview, signatures do not have to be "wet": a copy will do.
  16.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: Valentine's Day 2025: Post Experiences Here
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  18. hplusj
    Again Trump being hyperbolic but I love the hot take:
  19.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: Democrats Demand Transparency From Man Who Posts Literally Everything He Does On The Internet
  20.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: J.D. Vance's Munich Wake-Up Call:  Democracy, Censorship, and the Will of the People
  21.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: J.D. Vance's Munich Wake-Up Call:  Democracy, Censorship, and the Will of the People
  22. hplusj
    Man this is the hot take of the day, lol Trying to figure out what it has to do with the Munich speech: which yes, everyone should watch. The tepid claps of the globalists filled me with glee.
  23.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: Valentine's Day 2025: Post Experiences Here
  24. hplusj
    OMG why am I even in this thread, please go easy on the directed cynicism because we actually had an awesome 1st Valentine's together. Jon and I have seen seven "v-days" since we met, this is the first one we've enjoyed in each other's presence. We went to the symphony and watched Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince with a live performance of the score. We met over being mutual Potterheads and thought it apt. Great night, involved some really good halibut cheeks and Chilean sea bass before hitting the theater.
  25. hplusj
    Stop getting my hopes up, damn you! 😆🤣😂 I'm trying to be PATIENT HERE
  26. hplusj
    I think this can be achieved in the Declarations of Intent. Providing a summary of the relationship will carry weight to match any evidence provided. 99% this. As most of us who've done K1 know, a common question during the interview is "How did you meet your fiance/e?" so supplemental evidence as to where/how you met is key, in addition to the meeting within two years. Heard this one a lot lately. Same sex marriages are very much recognized by the US, and this will not be changing. Be thorough, honest, and accurate in your petition. Your partner's sex has no bearing on the strength of it.
  27.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: Advice needed on providing evidence for 7 year long-distance relationship
  28.    hplusj reacted to a post in a topic: UPDATE! Covid vaccine NOT required as of TODAY!!
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  30. hplusj
    Entirely subjective take here. CBPs can be jerks. But what you perceived as intimidation, may have been an interview with a bad CBP. We hear your frustration. You sound like you're looking to be mad about something, or have your side of the story approached with validating words. In this community you will receive honesty, even if it's cutting and perceptively brutal. I've learned it's key to accepting that the K1 visa process pulls no punches either. You two will get eaten alive at every turn if you continue to see yourselves as victims through this. Immigration is hard, and even sometimes risky. As mean and unaccommodating as officers can be, USCIS and Customs Protection do not owe someone entry to this country. Vetting is normal, and sometimes none too fair.
  31. hplusj
    The hardest part of the process is the patience required, and keeping yourself from comparing your case to others as they proceed, sometimes faster than you. The process can be very opaque at times and that stress can weigh on a relationship. It is a difficult journey, emotionally. Administratively, if you are honest and thorough it will be no problem. Review all directions on the USCIS website and be fastidious about completing paperwork with accuracy. If in doubt, come see us. This community will help you hammer out the logistics. The real weight comes from the waiting.
  32. hplusj
    You're missing the point. Reducing the instances of her interacting with customs, as well as showing a travel record that goes both ways for your AOS application later, is a win/win. By the way, I'm fluent in written sarcasm. I was only trying to help, no need to get defensive.
  33. hplusj
    At their present ages, they would not be entering high school. Your nine year old would be in elementary (primary) and depending on the district, your eleven year old will either have some time in primary before junior high, or will be entering middle school. Freshman year (first year of high school) is usually the school year when a child turns fifteen. That being said, you would do well to research the school districts in Michigan in which you are apt to reside. Michigan has a high immigrant population especially in the mitten (lower peninsula) and would likely be able to answer your questions about introducing your daughters to the education system. Considering English is one of their learned languages, I imagine they would do just fine, from my face-value opinion.
  34. hplusj
    It's Howzit, that's how it is LMAOOOOO jaykay
  35. hplusj
    My husband and I are now living in a perpetual state of irony. lol We've been looking into getting a small holding here in Iowa. If the Boers are granted asylum status, well, they will make amazing American farmers. As much as we'd love to see the farmlands claimed by these hardy folk over the CCP, there's a bit of anxiety over the potential impending competition over land, and the resulting hike in values. Additionally, as Jon is an English/Afrikaner mudblood Saffer, he'll be back to square one with the Boers getting a good laugh out of his funny accent/stilted attempts at Afrikaans. Man can't catch a break
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